This course introduces students to digital movements that underpin current new media art culture. In this survey course, students will study the history of computational art, algorithms, interactive art, networks and digital media. The course explores the influence of digital cultures on 21st century new media art practices as well as hybrid forms of aesthetics — computational, relational, participatory, networked, embodied, electronic and virtual. (Formerly second half of MPM21AB). Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MPM 301 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
